Enrollment
1,052
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasant Grove, UT
Canyon Grove Academy
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Grove Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014301376Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Grove Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Pleasant Grove · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 47.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Grove Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Grove Academy ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Pleasant Grove, UT.
School address
District: Canyon Grove Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490014301376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+123% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Grove Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Grove Academy
Canyon Grove Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Pleasant Grove, Utah, enrolling 1,052 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 123% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,052 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Canyon Grove Academy is a single-school charter district, so Canyon Grove Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon Grove Academy compares
Canyon Grove Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.8:1 | ▲ 123% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 64% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
47.8:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$7,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Canyon Grove Academy is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Grove Academy, which includes Canyon Grove Academy.
$7,938
Per student
-19%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 89.4%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,052 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Grove Academy
How many students attend Canyon Grove Academy?
Canyon Grove Academy has 1,052 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasant Grove, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Grove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Grove Academy is 47.8:1, which is 123% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 204% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Grove Academy?
10.2% of students at Canyon Grove Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Grove Academy?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Grove Academy is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Pleasant Grove, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Grove Academy?
Canyon Grove Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Grove Academy rank among public schools in Pleasant Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Grove Academy ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Pleasant Grove, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pleasant Grove on the city page.
Is Canyon Grove Academy a good school?
Canyon Grove Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canyon Grove Academy?
None; Canyon Grove Academy is a single-school charter district, and Canyon Grove Academy is its only campus.
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